Rethink the Art Under Your Feet: Five Ways to Revamp Your Living Space With a Hand Tufted Area Rug

CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- If your New Year's resolution includes updating your home decor, a Chicago rug designer says it's easier than ever to bypass costly renovations and make small changes to bring big impact to a home.

"Redecorating can be challenging because there are so many options," Vidulich says. "Before heading to your local home decor store to find a rug, I suggest homeowners take these five considerations to heart."

Vidulich recommends:

Keep Color in MindWhen adding a carpet to a furnished room, Vidulich recommends taking your existing color scheme into account and choosing an accent color to play up. If you're starting from scratch, she suggests selecting a color scheme and one piece of furniture to build around.

Materials Matter Vidulich recommends checking the material on any rug before buying. Natural fibers such as wool, sisal and bamboo are resilient and easy to maintain.

Size It UpTo visualize the room with a rug, Vidulich says to create a template by combining recycled newspaper or fabric remnants on the floor in lieu of the rug to help you determine the shape and size you'll need.

About TWV CarpetsTam Wimolvan Vidulich (TWV) Carpets is a Chicago-based rug gallery founded by interior architect and designer, Tam Wimolvan Vidulich. Founded in 1992, TWV Carpets offers an exclusive range of authentic 100-percent New Zealand wool rugs that are architecturally distinctive and come in an array of colors, shapes, textures and patterns. To view Vidulich's collections, please visit www.TamsCarpets.com.